Is indoor cycling good for the prevention of osteoporosis, keeping in mind the pull of the muscle on the bone?
Bone increases in density when there is stress put on it. When someone uses high resistence there is a definite pull of the muscle on the bone even though there is no weight bearing. There is weight bearing during the standing position.
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It's good exercise, but in fact cyclists are known to be at higher risk of osteoporosis. It's not a "weight-bearing" exercise in that sense.
But, that doesn't mean you have to run 5 miles a day - the research I've read indicates you only need a few dozen "jumps" per session to improve bone density. Look into plyometrics, stick to the easy exercises.
Scott
Calcium, Vitamin D, Exercise, are all good ways to prevent /minimise osteoporosis.
Weight bearing exercise is preferred. Any exercise is good
A good site here.
http://courses.washington.edu/bonephys/o...
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